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Deka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname or occupational name from Old Polish deka ‘pillow’ (from Middle High German decke) or from a word meaning ‘dagger dirk’. Alternatively it may be an adaptation of German Decker or Deck.

Indian (Assam): from the Ahom military rank deka ‘four thousand’ referring to the four thousand troops commanded by such an officer.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deka family from?

You can see how Deka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Deka families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Deka families in 1920.
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What did your Deka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tractor Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deka. 50% of Deka men worked as a Tractor Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tractor Operator
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Deka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Deka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Deka. For the veterans among your Deka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Deka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deka in 1965 was 50, and 95 in 2002.

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